Jeep Compass Trailhawk India launch in 2018 confirmed - Report

FCA India will launch the Jeep Compass Trailhawk the company has confirmed. Autocar India reports that the off-road-focused variant of the Compass will go on sale later this year. However, a more definite launch timeline is yet to be revealed.

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk is 4,398 mm long, 2,033 mm wide and 1,529 mm tall. It offers a high ground clearance of 216 mm and has approach and departure angles of 30.0 degrees and 33.6 degrees respectively. The compact SUV offers a maximum water fording height of 482.6 mm.

The Jeep Compass Trailhawk differentiates itself from the regular variants through features like unique front and rear fascias, anti-glare black hood decal, skid plate protection, signature Ruby Red tow hooks (front & rear), Dark Grey accents and red Trailhawk and Trail Rated badges. The Trailhawk model features Neutral Gray mirrors, fog lamp bezels, roof rails and badging as well.

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Jeep is yet to reveal the specifications for the Compass Trailhawk that will be sold here in India. Currently, Jeep offers the SUV with a 1.4 L Petrol engine and a 2.0 L Diesel engine both paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The Petrol variant can also be had with a 7-speed DCT automatic. Jeep has plans to launch the diesel automatic variants of the Compass in India, but according to report from last month, its launch has been delayed.

[source - Autocar India]